Which Practice Was Developed During the Middle Ages to Prevent

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which practice was developed during the Middle Ages to prevent the spread of disease?

• A) Extermination
• B) Antibiotic therapy
• C) Vaccination
• D) Quarantine

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Definitions:

Tarsals

A group of seven bones in the foot located between the lower leg bones and the metatarsals, contributing to foot structure and movement.

Fibula

A smaller of the two bones in the lower leg, situated on the lateral side of the tibia.

Costal Cartilage

The bars of hyaline cartilage that connect the ribs to the sternum, contributing to the elasticity and expansion capability of the rib cage.

True Ribs

The first seven pairs of ribs that are directly attached to the sternum through their costal cartilages, providing vital protection for the thoracic organs.